Manager - Strategy - Metal & Mining

We have been mandated by a large conglomerate is into metal and mining business for the below mentioned roles.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Designation - Manager Strategy

Location - Lagos, Nigeria

Qualification - MBA- Tier I / (Any IIM) - Mandatory + B. Tech (any).

Experience - 2-7 years post qualification

Reporting to - Head Strategy, MD Office

Industry - Steel

As a member of the group's strategy team, an incumbent will assist the MD office, Business leadership team, and Strategy Head/Group in planning , managing and driving mid-term and long-term business strategy, opportunities & threats as well as providing market research, analytical support, and decision making to enhance and strengthen

business core productivity, performance, profit, and maximize growth in order to deliver organizational value and effectiveness while enabling and enhancing long-term competitive advantage.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience :

1. 2-4 years of experience as business strategy analyst and planner role in consulting firms or large group manufacturing setups/ diverse business set ups. Having experience in similar industries will be an added advantage

2. MBA with Engineering Degree. Top Tier B school (India / Global).

3. Min. 3 years of proven experience in business strategy, risk and governance process and design. Min. 2 year of working knowledge of managing strategic growth/ transformational initiatives for a diverse business group portfolio. Having deep understanding of various elements of risk strategy and governance

4.Min. 2 years of Project management and financial modelling experience in a complex set of business demands and managing against multiple objectives. Overall business functional know- how, product management and GTM.

5. Min. 3 years of Industry research, analysis, data insights and conceptualization experience, Proven experience in financial and business modelling. Expert level experience in current technology and statistical tools qualitative, quantitative and financial analysis, Business strategic thinking

Key Responsibilities :

1.Support strategy development initiatives critical to the organization's profitable growth, transformation, and sustainability.

2. Design and execute value added functional and cross functional business strategy, competitive plans and decision- making support.

3. Develop & Drive initiatives and tracking aimed at solving/ optimizing existing business processes & resources, debottlenecking or streamlining activities for value creation

Key Interactions :

Internal

A. Chairman & MD Office

B. Business/ Functional Vertical Heads

C. Plant / Section HODs / Financial Heads and Team

External :

A. Market Research Agencies

B. Business Strategic Consultants & Advisors

C. Financial / Planning Advisors

Competencies Needed in Role :

A. Behavioral Competencies

1. Big picture orientation along with razor sharp intelligence

2. Excellent collaboration and influencing skills

3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills

B. Functional Competencies

1. Strong analytical, numerical, research, data driven and problem- solving skills

2. Good business, financial & strategic acumen

3. Exceptional project management skills